Posted in NEWS by Ashley Brown | October 27, 2020
Tim Hazledine, Professor of Economics at the University of Auckland, sits down with Islay to discuss his ideas for a viable path to economic recovery – including a temporary reduction in GST. You can subscribe to Taxpayer Talk via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio...
Read more about Taxpayer Talk: Tim Hazledine on economic recovery and the case for a GST cutPosted in NEWS by Ashley Brown | October 5, 2020
In this episode, Islay Aitchison talks to ACT leader David Seymour about his party's proposed tax cuts, public debt and cutting red tape. You can subscribe to Taxpayer Talk via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio and all good podcast apps.
Read more about Taxpayer Talk: David Seymour on ACT's Alternative BudgetPosted in NEWS by Ashley Brown | September 22, 2020
In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, Taxpayers' Union Research Officer Islay Aitchison interviews Tauranga City Councillor Kelvin Clout on dysfunctional Council culture and recall elections. They discuss the COVID-19 Government assistance Tauranga Council is hoping to receive for future infrastructure projects. You can subscribe...
Read more about Taxpayer Talk: Kelvin Clout on dysfunctional Council culture and recall electionsPosted in NEWS by Matt Holden | August 20, 2020
Despite our closed borders, Tourism NZ is spending $10 million on a new campaign meant to bring overseas travellers to New Zealand. The campaign is supposed to bolster New Zealand’s international brand of “kaitiaki, manaakitanga, and integrity”. In the latest episode of Taxpayer Talk,...
Read more about Taxpayer Talk: Tourism NZ and its new $10m international ad campaignPosted in NEWS | July 23, 2020
Auckland’s water crisis has been in the media over recent weeks, and the 2020 drought reminds us a lot of the water restrictions in 1994. Auckland’s population is now 50% larger than 1994, has water infrastructure kept up? Just how vulnerable are we to...
Read more about Taxpayer Talk: Auckland’s water crisis – interview with Water Care CEO Raveen JaduramPosted in NEWS by New Zealand Taxpayers' Union | July 14, 2020
The Taxpayers’ Union’s Jordan Williams and Neil Miller, sit down with political commentator and Stuff columnist Damian Grant discuss the runners and riders of the sudden National Party leadership race. You can subscribe to Taxpayer Talk via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and all good podcast...
Read more about Taxpayer Talk: Runners and Riders – Who will take over from Todd Muller?Posted in NEWS by Matt Holden | June 30, 2020
In our newest episode of Taxpayer Talk, Jordan sits down (in-person!) with Helensville MP Chris Penk who has written a book investigating the claim that the Government had "gone early and hard" in its fight against COVID-19. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate) Flattening the Country is...
Read more about Taxpayer Talk: Chris Penk - Flattening the CountryPosted in NEWS by Matt Holden | June 9, 2020
We're giving taxpayers the opportunity to get to know their MPs beyond photo-ops and party-line speeches. In this episode, Islay Aitchison interviews Melissa Lee MP. Support the show (http://www.taxpayers.org.nz/donate) You can subscribe to Taxpayer Talk via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio and all good podcast apps.
Read more about MPs in Depth: A Generation of Losers, Racism and Hard Work — Melissa Lee MPPosted in NEWS by Matt Holden | June 3, 2020
By many measures, socialist ideas are more popular than ever, with academics and increasingly hip activists unashamedly promoting the collective ownership of wealth and centralised government-led decision making. Louis has a discussion with Dr Kristian Niemietz from the Institute of Economic Affairs, who has...
Read more about Taxpayer Talk: Socialism – The Failed Idea that Never DiesPosted in NEWS | May 20, 2020
This morning it was reported that Todd Muller is making a challenge for the National Party Leadership. Prior to these reports, Islay Aitchison sat down with him to hear more about his political philosophy, his goals and his background. You can subscribe to Taxpayer...
Read more about MPs in Depth: Reform priorities, time in the private sector and long-held political aspirations — Todd Muller MP